The Strand Cafe — Restaurant in England

Banging little coastal cafe, with a great vibe, great food, great service, and a stunning view of the dramatic Atlantic Ocean to boot.

The Strand Cafe is a perfect spot to grab a light snack and to kick back and relax - take in that sunshine whilst people watching and listening to the waves crash in 😎

On our way from Tintagel to Padstow for a sea swim (via the coastal lanes) we decided to stop off at Trebarwith Strand late morning to find something to eat, we were quite hungry. We were going to head for the pub (Port William Inn) but saw this little beauty and decided on going here instead - turned out to be a blooming good choice 👍

A charming little independent beach-side cafe, with plenty indoor and outdoor seating, and refreshing hot and cold drinks, snacks, cakes, and hot food. There are vegetarian and vegan options available too! On our visit, we shared a delicious fresh crab sandwich and chips with a pot of tea…we also had a couple tasty Pasteis de Nata’s (Portuguese custard tart) to take away 😋 The food was delish👌

The lady who served us was incredibly welcoming and friendly, and nothing was a rush or a burden. This place is also dog friendly, which is a real bonus 🐾 There are two car parks a short walk back up the road that provide plenty of parking.

Like most coastal villages and towns across Cornwall, Trebarwith Strand will be chaotically buzzing and there will most likely be a wait for food at this cafe during times of the school holidays. But out of school holiday season, it is a lovely peaceful place to come and waste time and eat delicious food.

From reading past reviews found online, this place has recently changed hands, and it is by far the better for it. We would highly recommend this cafe to anyone, and it will certainly become a regular stop-off point when we are out on the coast!

14-04-2024 Many...

Arrived at 09:50 and the doors were open, I popped my head in and asked if they did Breakfast? I was told no and that they were closed and would be open in 10 to 15 minutes. We decided to wait. At 10 am there was a young lad behind the counter and I went in again and asked if they were open now? The man in the kitchen (presumably the owner?) then shouted “ see the closed sign in the window, when I turn that around to open, we will be open” The closed sign was not that obvious and other people didn’t see it and walked in, to be told they were closed! Admittedly their clock was a few minutes slow but we waited until 10:15 and there was still no sign of opening? I found the Manner in which we were treated to be rude and arrogant, I assume that they rely on the fact that there are limited options around at that time? We did not give any of our custom to this establishment and instead, left and waited until the pub (Port William) opened for lunch, their service and attitude, was/is far better than the Strand Cafe. The owner should remember that they are only in business due to customers choosing to spend their money there and learn a bit of customer service or at least some manners!!!! Needless to say, we will never go...

Went to the cafe in the morning expecting a pre beach snack, little did I know burying my head in the sand would’ve been a nicer experience. The hot chocolates were disappointing at best, unmixed cups of thick sludgy powder. Out of the four cream teas we ordered (two scones per cream tea) only 2 sets of jam and cream came out without us asking for the rest. Staff were minimally helpful. Once cutlery was requested insufficient amounts provided (all we got was a handful of teaspoons) however cutting scones with a tea spoon is a very fun and engaging activity for all ages. Scones broke into more pieces than a smashed window. Overall a 1/10 and the 1 being...